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$193,308$205 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

1521 WALNUT ST

CEDAR FALLS, IA 50613
3
Beds
1
Baths
942 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$193K
$169K low$217K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,104 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$140,190 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$45,280
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$94,910
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$120,020
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$140,190

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyBLACK HAWK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Cedar Falls High SchoolB+
High · Grades 10–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Lincoln Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.6 mi
M
Holmes Junior High SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–9 · 1.1 mi

District: Cedar Falls Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50613These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.93
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.78
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.12

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.43,092
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.332 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$82,430
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$101,964
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

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How this home compares

1521 Walnut St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 77% of homes in Cedar Falls 50613
  • Costs more per square foot than 73% of homes in Black Hawk County
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Cedar Falls 50613
  • Older than 90% of homes in Cedar Falls 50613

What homes are worth in Cedar Falls 50613

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$111K$674K

This home is worth more than 23% of homes in Cedar Falls 50613.

How it measures up in Cedar Falls 50613

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cedar Falls 50613.

Estimated value$193,308
CheaperTypical $261,695Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$205
CheaperTypical $194Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Living area942 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,416 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 1521 Walnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCedar Falls 50613Black Hawk County
Estimated valuepricier than$193,30823% of homes49% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20556% of homes73% of homes
Living areabigger than942 ft²13% of homes25% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac37% of homes49% of homes
Year builtnewer than192010% of homes15% of homes

About 1521 Walnut St

How much is 1521 Walnut St, Cedar Falls, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1521 Walnut St, Cedar Falls, IA is $193,308 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $169,140 to $217,476. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1521 Walnut St, Cedar Falls, IA last sell?

1521 Walnut St, Cedar Falls, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1521 Walnut St, Cedar Falls, IA?

1521 Walnut St, Cedar Falls, IA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 942 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 1521 Walnut St, Cedar Falls, IA built?

1521 Walnut St, Cedar Falls, IA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1521 Walnut St, Cedar Falls, IA?

1521 Walnut St, Cedar Falls, IA is assigned to Cedar Falls High School (high), rated B+; Lincoln Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Holmes Junior High School (middle), rated A. All sit in Cedar Falls Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1521 Walnut St, Cedar Falls, IA compare to other homes in Cedar Falls 50613?

Among the 15,139 homes in Cedar Falls 50613, it is worth more than 23% of them ($193,308 against a typical $261,695), its price per square foot is higher than 56% of them ($205 against a typical $194), it is bigger than 13% of them (942 ft² against a typical 1,416 ft²), its lot is bigger than 37% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1920 against a typical 1974). Measured against all of Black Hawk County, it is worth more than 49% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1521 Walnut St, Cedar Falls, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1521 Walnut St, Cedar Falls, IA was $2,104. The county assessed it at $140,190.

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